Gustafson Research Center

The “Gus”

The Gustafson Research Center (The ‘Gus”) houses an extensive archive of Batavia history, including over 10,000 photographs, family biographies, Batavia publications, and more. The public is invited to visit during museum’s open hours, make an appointment outside these hours, or email research requests directly to museum@bataviaparks.org.

The Gus shares the museum’s hours. Appointments are highly encouraged if you would like help with your research, or are new to The Gus. Research Assistants are usually available Mondays and Fridays from 2-4 p.m. Please call 630-406-5274 or email museum@bataviaparks.org to schedule an appointment.

There is no charge to use the facility.

What is available at The Gus?

Check out our most up-to-date inventory here

• Manufacturer’s catalogs
• Personal letters and diaries
• Scrapbooks
• Local directories
• Previous research material and notes
• Yearbooks and school publications
• Fox Valley Mirror
• Maps
• Probate records
• Copies of books available in the Gift Shop
• Photographs
• Obituaries and genealogies
• Books by Batavia authors
• Other items available on a case-by-case basis. please call 630-406-5274 or email museum@bataviaparks.org to schedule an appointment